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University of Phoenix Bachelor’s of Science in Social Work Helps Prepare Students to Deliver Quality Care

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Monday, March 27, 2023
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University of Phoenix is pleased to share the continued success of its accredited baccalaureate social work program (BSSW), in the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences, in preparing students for the delivery of quality care in the field of social work.

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  • University of Phoenix is pleased to share the continued success of its accredited baccalaureate social work program (BSSW), in the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences, in preparing students for the delivery of quality care in the field of social work.
  • The University's BSSW program emphasizes substantive, relevant content, and meaningful opportunities for students to demonstrate and apply social work knowledge, values, and skills.
  • “I was working full-time when I entered the BSSW program at University of Phoenix, and being able to choose my start date was important.
  • University of Phoenix’s Bachelor’s of Science in Social Work (BSSW) program is offered online, with an in-person field education component, and does not require a residency.

Herzing University's Master of Social Work Program Earns Candidacy for CSWE Accreditation

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Wednesday, March 22, 2023
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MILWAUKEE, March 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Herzing University's Master of Social Work (MSW) program has achieved Candidacy for Accreditation by the Council on Social Work Education 's Commission on Accreditation, a significant step in the multi-year accreditation process.

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  • MILWAUKEE, March 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Herzing University's Master of Social Work (MSW) program has achieved Candidacy for Accreditation by the Council on Social Work Education 's Commission on Accreditation, a significant step in the multi-year accreditation process.
  • The Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) Commission on Accreditation (COA) is the sole accrediting body for social work programs in the United States.
  • Herzing's MSW program, launched in the Fall of 2022, equips students to deliver clinical social work services via online coursework and hands-on clinical field practicums.
  • Earning CSWE candidacy has always been a priority for our program," said Dr. Elizabeth Wilson, PhD, MSW, LCSW, and Chair of Herzing's MSW program.

Advancing Employee Share Ownership, Rutgers University Appoints 34 Research Fellows

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Thursday, January 12, 2023
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The Rutgers Institute for the Study of Employee Ownership and Profit Sharing today appointed 34 scholars and subject matter experts to join its diverse, global community of research fellows.

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  • The Rutgers Institute for the Study of Employee Ownership and Profit Sharing today appointed 34 scholars and subject matter experts to join its diverse, global community of research fellows.
  • The announcement comes as the Institute convenes its annual Fellows Workshop in Honor of Louis O. Kelso and launches a Coursera Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) to educate the public about employee share ownership.
  • “Additionally, the free Coursera curriculum will make the insights of the Institute’s past and present research fellows accessible to interested citizens, employees, and thought leaders.”
    The Institute is the world’s leading academic research hub dedicated to the study of employee share ownership, equity compensation, profit sharing, and worker cooperatives.
  • The 2022-23 class of research fellows represents the largest and most diverse cohort in the 15-year history of the program.

Morgan State University Professor Anthony Estreet to be next CEO of NASW

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Tuesday, January 10, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Jan. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Anthony Estreet, a professor and former chair of the Master of Social Work Program at Morgan State University and chief executive officer of a behavioral health company in Baltimore, will be the new chief executive officer of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) beginning February 6.

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  • Janlee Wong, MSW, who retired as executive director of the NASW California Chapter in 2020, will serve as interim CEO of NASW until Estreet takes the helm.
  • "We are delighted to have Anthony Estreet as our next CEO at NASW after doing an extensive search," said NASW President Mildred "Mit" Joyner, DPS, MSW, LCSW.
  • Estreet earned a bachelor's in science in psychology from Bowie State University, a MSW in social work at Virginia Commonwealth University, a doctorate in social work at Morgan State University, and a MBA at the University Maryland-College Park.
  • He has been a professor and chair of the Master of Social Work Program at Morgan State University since 2013.

School of Social Work Programs at Clark Atlanta University Receive 8-year Reaccreditation by the Council on Social Work Education

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Thursday, August 25, 2022
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ATLANTA, Aug. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The bachelor'sand master's social work programs at Clark Atlanta University's Whitney M. Young Jr. School of Social Work have been reaffirmed accreditation by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) Commission on Accreditation for another eight years, ending in June 2030.

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  • ATLANTA, Aug. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The bachelor'sand master's social work programs at Clark Atlanta University's Whitney M. Young Jr. School of Social Work have been reaffirmed accreditation by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) Commission on Accreditation for another eight years, ending in June 2030.
  • "It is a vote of confidence in the caliber of the programs for our graduates and the public they serve," she said.
  • "It ensures excellence and is evident that our programs meet the highest level of practice in the fieldwhich allows us to be competitive with other social work programs across the nation."
  • The Whitney M. Young Jr. School of Social Work is the first accreditedschool of social workin Georgia and at a historically black college or university.

Capella University Announces Reaccreditation of Master of Social Work Program

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Wednesday, April 20, 2022
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Capella University, an online institution dedicated to providing flexible degree programs to help working adults advance in their careers, announced today that the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) has reaffirmed its Master of Social Work (MSW) programs accreditation for another eight years through 2030.

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  • Capella University, an online institution dedicated to providing flexible degree programs to help working adults advance in their careers, announced today that the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) has reaffirmed its Master of Social Work (MSW) programs accreditation for another eight years through 2030.
  • Capella University is incredibly proud of its Master of Social Work program, and were so pleased that it has been reaccredited for another eight years, said Capella University President Dick Senese.
  • Capellas online MSW program offers a strong focus on leadership, advanced practitioner skills, and the growing use of technology to expand the reach and effectiveness of social service programs.
  • The CSWE is the national association that represents social work education in the U.S. and has accredited over 800 baccalaureate and masters degree social work programs.

University of Phoenix Bachelor’s of Science in Social Work Receives Initial Accreditation from the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE)

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Monday, March 28, 2022
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The University of Phoenix online baccalaureate social work program, in the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences, has been granted Initial Accreditation by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) Commission on Accreditation (COA).

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  • The University of Phoenix online baccalaureate social work program, in the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences, has been granted Initial Accreditation by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) Commission on Accreditation (COA).
  • The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) projects an expected growth in social work jobs of 12 percent by 2030 , making social work one of the fastest growing professions in the United States.
  • The College met CSWE competency-based education policy and accreditation standards (EPAS), which consist of nine interrelated expected social work competencies and component behaviors.
  • We need social workers, and we need them in communities that do not have access to other forms of social work education.

San Diego Virtual School Adds Work Experience Program to Their Offerings

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Thursday, January 6, 2022
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SAN DIEGO, Jan. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- San Diego Virtual School (SDVS) now gives students valuable credit for time spent at their jobs.

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  • SAN DIEGO, Jan. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- San Diego Virtual School (SDVS) now gives students valuable credit for time spent at their jobs.
  • The new Work Education Experience class is a dynamic addition to the courses offered by the personalized distance learning institution serving middle and high school students in San Diego County.
  • San Diego Virtual School provides students with a safe, supportive environment for in-depth learning, and the Work Education Experience class is a wonderful complement to our academic courses as well as our Career and Technical Education Pathways program.
  • About San Diego Virtual School:
    San Diego Virtual School, a personalized learning institution, offers distance learning opportunities for middle and high school students residing in San Diego County.

Northcentral University's Master of Social Work Program Receives Initial Accreditation from the Council on Social Work Education

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Wednesday, November 10, 2021
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LA JOLLA, Calif., Nov. 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Northcentral University's Master of Social Work program has received accreditation from the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE).

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  • LA JOLLA, Calif., Nov. 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Northcentral University's Master of Social Work program has received accreditation from the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE).
  • The program was designed to meet CSWE's national accreditation standards with a specialization in advanced generalist practice.
  • Dr. Valerie Radu, MSW program director, said that this initial full accreditation status ensures that MSW graduates are eligible to sit for the social work licensure exam in their state.
  • This program consists of two tracks to accommodate those with an undergraduate degree in social work and thosewhoare new to the field.

SWHELPER and the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) hosts Three Day Virtual Summit on Anti-Racism and Supporting BIPOC Communities

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Monday, March 15, 2021
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ALEXANDRIA, Va., March 15, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- In collaboration with the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE), SWHELPER, a digital publication for social work and helping professionals, will host a three-day Anti-Racism Virtual Summit on March 16th - 18th in celebration of World Social Work Day and our National Social Work Month.

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  • ALEXANDRIA, Va., March 15, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- In collaboration with the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE), SWHELPER, a digital publication for social work and helping professionals, will host a three-day Anti-Racism Virtual Summit on March 16th - 18th in celebration of World Social Work Day and our National Social Work Month.
  • The Summit will be able to provide field placement hours for students, but it is also open to the public and media outlets.
  • Attendees can watch live or view sessions on their schedule until April 30th.
  • Anjanette Young, LCSW: the founder and owner of Cafe Social Work, she was also the victim of a wrongful police house raid in 2019.